Police watchdog investigating after suspect’s pelvis fractures

The Independent Investigation Unit (IIU) is investigating after a police cruiser collided with a man attempting to evade two officers.

Two Winnipeg Police Service officers were in pursuit of a male in the William Whyte area at approximately 1 p.m. on Oct. 24. One officer pursued the man on foot while the other officer attempted to intercept him in a marked police vehicle. According to police, the man collided with the police vehicle when he darted into the roadway. He was arrested and transported to hospital, where it was determined he had sustained a pelvic fracture and underwent surgery to repair the injury.

As the pelvic fracture, and subsequent admission to hospital, is defined as a serious injury under IIU regulations, the Unit is mandated to investigate the circumstances of this incident.

Witnesses or other individuals who have information or video footage that may assist this investigation are asked to contact the IIU toll-free at 1-844-667-6060.

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